Total 57 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 3PP

 







Do you want to join one of Australia?s fastest growing retailers?

Do you want to work for a retailer that prides themselves on their amazing culture?

Do you want to work for a company that encourages personal growth?



Well look no further... Connor is looking for dynamic and sales focused Assistant Store Manager!

About Us:

Connor is rapidly expanding and has grown its portfolio to over 170 stores nationally and has no intentions of slowing down. We have now also expanded into New Zealand.

Connor is a fast-paced business that is continuously adapting to keep up with the Australian and New Zealand retail market.

Our successful team members enjoy a much higher than average financial reward, the more successful we are, the more we earn.

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Receive 2 x free prescription eyewear per calendar year to keep you on trend! Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry company with 130 stores located in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, employing 1000 worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care along with providing an affordable, unique and fashionable product to all.  We are an ambitious, solutions focused and energetic group passionate about making a positive difference to communities needing access to this important service. Our inhouse designers are influenced by the latest global fashion trends and bring the product to the customer direct from our manufacturers. About the role Our Assistant Store Managers support our Store Managers oversee the day to day operation of the retail arm of our service and ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, particularly when the Store Manager is not on shift. Assistant Store Managers collaborate closely with our Optometrists to deliver a superior customer experience. They set a…

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Who we are   Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports is one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.   Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers, striving to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.   In 2017, JD Sports first established itself within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60 stores in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & TAS with many more to come!   The Role Working as an Assistant Store Manager for JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within…

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  Join the Connor Crew Connor is rapidly expanding and has grown its portfolio to over 180 stores across Australia and New Zealand. Connor is fast paced but dedicated to our team, our customers and passionate about our product. Our successful team members are committed to world class customer experience and are driven to exceed their KPI’s. The more successful they are, the more they earn! Connor is looking for driven, ambitious and mature minded team members that want to grow into successful leaders in our business. Through training and education Connor will provide the tools to help create what we hope is a successful retail career for YOU. About You: Have a minimum of 1-2 years in a management role in retail? Do you have the ability to confidently lead, motivate and engage with your team? Proven experience in training and coaching team members. A history of exceeding set goals and KPI’s and driving…

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Assistant Store Manager (Retail and Trade) Carlton NSW 2218 Permanent full-time retail management role available at our Carlton store Great work-life balance with every second weekend off Comprehensive and ongoing training - no lighting experience needed! Job security, profit share incentives, generous team member discounts and Birthday Leave! Questions? Please contact Steve on 0457 535 904 About BeaconLighting is crucial to the way we live, work and feel, which is why we’re passionate about providing our retail and trade customers with expert advice so that they can live brighter by making the best lighting choices. As a household name, we continue to grow year on year and expand into new markets and products. Trading for over 50 years, we owe our success to working together with an energetic approach, enthusiasm, care for others, and by acting responsibly and ethically.With a passion for people, we value our teams and treat everyone as part of the Beacon…

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Here at Edinburgh Woollen Mill we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager at our Inverness Store.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.
As an Assistant Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial retail manager who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Assistant Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Assist the manager in the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
•Deputize for the manager when necessary.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities
•Desire to progress within our ever-growing business

Procurement Business Systems Specialist Permanent full-time position with a 9-day fortnight! Strategically plan, deliver and support procurement activities. Rockdale location – close to public transport. Our Team At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service. About the Role You will strategically plan, deliver and support procurement activities in partnership and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve value for money and mutually beneficial outcomes for the Council within a robust governance framework. You can also expect to: Provide specialist advice and guidance to build Council expertise in effective outcomes focused procurement, robust governance and risk mitigation, and improved procurement practices. Maintenance of Council’s Procurement Systems – Tech One and Vendor Panel. Deliver training in…

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Combine your passion for anything automotive with your great customer service skills - join the management team at Supercheap AutoPlease note that supervisory experience in a retail environment would be advantageousWe don’t just sell products; we’re about inspiring our customers to get the most out of their leisure time and we want the same for our team.Assistant Store Managers are responsible for supporting store operations and assisting with leading our teams.In addition to this you will be:A hands on leader - happy to work in all areas of a retail store and lead a team by exampleDedicated to building a “customer centric” culture to deliver the ultimate customer service experience every timeSharing your product knowledge and experienceLeading, developing and motivating a team to meet their full potentialAble to thrive in a fast paced and rapidly changing environmentBe rewarded with great work-life balance, group wide career and development opportunities along with:Significant discounts across all Super Retail Group…

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At The Athlete’s Foot, our team members are highly passionate about inspiring, motivating and empowering our customers to better their best. We believe that people ultimately want to lead a healthy and fit way of life and we want to empower them to do so by providing correctly fitted footwear and personalised service. From their first pair of shoes to their last, our team are there to ensure that whatever activity they want to do, they’re wearing the right shoes. Our service extends beyond our four walls to support our local communities by engaging with health professionals, schools, and local sporting clubs. Joining The Athlete’s Foot is more than just a job, it is a family who cares, develops, grows, and rewards each and every one of us.   The role & responsibilities:We are looking for a Store Leader who is eager to accelerate in their career to oversee a passionate team at our NEW The Athlete's Foot Menai Store.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who is keen to progress in their retail career.  The right candidate will work closely with their Store Manager on driving high performing and successful people, performance, and operations initiatives.The opportunity will also include involvement in local community activations, partnering with sporting events and managing relationships with health care professionals that we work with. This is not your normal retail role with a lot of work happening “outside the four walls” of the stores to drive brand growth.  This store is opening in March 2024. Benefits & culture: 40% off Accent Group…

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Our client has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team in Inverness.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a purchasing strategy to support sales growth, the management of cash flow and increased profitability. They will also lead, motivate, engage and develop a purchasing team to ensure the most effective service is in place to support the needs of the business. Duties include:

Build strong and effective relationships with key suppliers to ensure they are aware of our business objectives and understand our business needs.
Agree and set out service level agreements with key suppliers and monitor purchase order timescales to ensure agreed price, rebate and timescale terms are being met.
Undertake profitability reviews of existing contracts and re-negotiate or amend as required.
Working in conjunction with managers and buyers, research and ascertain the best products available to meet customer requirements ensuring best value, quality and delivery times and, where possible, have a product range that means the business is a ‘one stop shop’.
Liaise regularly with the Showroom and Branch Managers and Product Managers to understand product ranges, identify missing stock items and be aware of customer or staff feedback regarding products.
Be aware of and understand the requirements and terms of relevant buying groups.
Attend seminars and trade conferences to ensure awareness of up-to-date trends, products and suppliers.

Through discussion with managers throughout the business to understand their specific requirements, be able to influence product distribution and ensure that the Company’s inventory management strategy maximises sales order fulfilment, reduces stock holding and improves stock accuracy.
Maintain an overall view of stock levels, working with buyers and product managers to minimise surplus stocks, ensure the removal of obsolete raw materials and ensure that old stock is managed out of the business in a timely manner at maximum value.
Ensure that inventory management processes with respect to ordering and purchasing of stocks, are effective monitoring system exception reports to ensure timely clearance of issues.
Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies and highlighted, addressed and resolved.
Ensure exception reports are actioned and buying parameters are maintained and corrected.
Analyse supplier performance and produce reports and statistics on spending and cost saving.
Provide agreed reports, data and narrative to the Senior Management Team on a monthly basis.
Lead, coach and develop the purchasing team to ensure the best use of individual skills.
Set clearly defined objectives, conduct annual appraisals and identify training needs for the team.
Set product purchasing authority levels and ensure each team member is aware of those levels.
Ensure that the purchasing team advise internal and external sales teams of additional billing costs for services such as carriage and packing.
Ensure that the purchasing team respond in a timely and effective manner to all enquiries from suppliers and internal and external sales teams.

Person Specification
Be a highly commercial manager able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with proven experience in managing a team with the ability to motivate and engage them.
Proven experience in a similar role and able to demonstrate significant understanding of purchasing/inventory processes, measures and controls.
Possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and colleagues.
Have a detailed understanding of Economic Order Quantity ordering.
Adopts a highly analytical and methodical approach with high attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
Excellent IT skills.
Membership of a recognised Purchasing body.
Prior knowledge of a similar organisation and/or industrial products.

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Our client is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Finance Department in Inverness. The purpose of the role is to assist the team with invoices, queries, reconciliations, and payments and key responsibilities include:

Daily contact by telephone, email or in person, with other team members and work colleagues from other departments and branches.
Daily contact with suppliers by telephone and e-mail.
Process Vendor Credit Applications requests from different departments.
Print and ensure all invoices once printed are scanned.
Check /posting invoices with accuracy (with exclusion of expenditure invoices) for payment, including matching up invoices with our purchase orders and liaising with the relevant department(s) within the business.
Ensure all invoices are correctly calculated (including VAT) and sufficiently detailed and meet standard set out in purchase ledger procedures.
Check goods received with invoices on accrual.
Reconcile suppliers’ statements monthly.
Investigate internal and external queries.
Archiving of invoices.
Payment of proforma invoices and others.
Answer incoming calls.
Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures to improve efficiency of the function and the department through the development of relationships with own team members and other departments.
Adhere to quality processes and procedures.
Monitor own progress towards business and individual objectives.

Person Specification
Sound organisational and administrative skills, including managing time effectively.
The ability to deal confidently with people with clear and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Good numeracy skills, IT literacy and experience of Microsoft packages.
Proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated.
Ability to prioritise and multitask.
Responsible and reliable with a flexible attitude.
Previous accounting experience
Good customer service skills when dealing with customers and colleagues.
The ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions relevant to the successful outcome and conclusion of the processes.
Ability to respond positively to new challenges and change.

Benefits
Accredited Living Wage Employer.
Monday to Friday working hours.
Employee discount.
Cycle to work scheme.
Discretionary annual bonus, based on company performance.
Extra holidays (after one year).

For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.

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Job Description Summary

Kohl’s mission is to inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives; you are at the forefront for bringing this into action. You will create a first-class omnichannel experience by promoting a hospitality mentality in all areas of the store for Kohl’s Customers and Associates. You will play a large part in driving store sales and profit by ensuring customer satisfaction and brand standards through the hiring, training and development of associates in customer engagement, operations and merchandise presentation.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, interview and hire talent
• Collaborate with the store executive team to develop and execute associate retention strategies
• Foster a collaborative and engaged environment, addressing and managing associate concerns
• Communicate and educate associates on key priorities to support Sales, Service and Loyalty
• Continuously develop and coach all associates, including appraising their performance for the purpose of recommending and executing on promotions or other changes in position
• Ensure associates adherence to Kohl’s policies and procedures
• Create a hospitality mentality among all associates on the sales floor, creating a best in class customer experience
• Maintain a customer-ready store environment, ensuring associates are responsible for maintaining high standards of recovery and merchandising
• Make informed decisions to support store expense management (e.g. payroll, productivity, shortage)
• Assist and guide associates on the point of commerce process
• Lead the execution on all merchandising directives
• Demonstrate product knowledge, understanding customer demand and merchandising best practices to recommend selection and placement
• Collaborate with fellow store executives to identify trends and opportunities to make business recommendations
• Assess and allocate resources to support business and workload demands
• Control the flow of merchandise by ensuring associates are replenishing merchandise, making products readily available to customers
• Exercise good judgment and discretion in making necessary management decisions

As an Assistant Store Manager, you are a part of the store executive team and will be in charge of one or more departments as well as various functional areas throughout the store. The performance of your key responsibilities is necessary to the success of the store. You will also have a significant role in leading associate development as well as assessing and evolving your own development. The manner in which you perform these responsibilities will vary depending upon on many factors, including the store at which you work, the composition of the store team, the departments or areas that you oversee and your experience. This is a salaried, full-time position; the number of hours may vary from week to week.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Multiple years experience managing a significant retail volume in a fast paced customer service environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a large team of associates
• Anticipate challenges and obstacles developing solutions to these problems
• Experience working in a fast paced and changing environment
• Experience working with all levels of management, building partnerships
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Open and close the store on an as needed basis
• Ability to occasionally work overnight

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis
• Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing or moving about the sales floor
• Physical activity includes bending, stopping, lifting, climbing, carrying, walking and/or reaching on a frequent basis